Brake Bias F1
by Bradley Kraemer
This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by me, Brad Kraemer. I am a Canadian journalist, working at Sportsnet with a passion for Formula One. Episodes drop weekly previewing and reviewing all the storylines surrounding Grand Prix weekends and discussing hot topics in the F1 world. Whether you are a new fan of F1 or have been following the sport for a while, this is the podcast for you! SOCIALS Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias X: @brakebiasf1 TikTok: Brake Bias
Episodes
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Can McLaren rise to the top in Japan? (Japanese GP Preview)
On episode 92, the F1 circus lands in Japan for round four, a track the teams raced at not too long ago. Last year, McLaren put both cars on the podium, and with a winter under their belt, can they take the fight to Max Verstappen? How will the Dutchman respond to his DNF in Australia? What will...
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Ferrari storms Albert Park, Red Bull falters
On episode 91, Brad does a quick breakdown of how Carlos Sainz was able to overcome appendicitis and beat Red Bull to the top step of the podium in Melbourne. Why did Max retire? Why couldn't McLaren challenge Ferrari? How down bad is Mercedes? Why did Williams race one car? All that and more on...
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Who will emerge behind Ferrari and Red Bull in Melbourne?
On episode 90, Brad does a quick breakdown of the Australian Grand Prix in Albert Park and gives his predictions for the weekend. If you love gambling, stick around for Brad's Bets! Another development in the Red Bull/Christian Horner saga brings another talking point for the end of the episode....
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Bearman steals the show in Saudi Arabia
Episode 89 breaks down all the storylines surrounding the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix on the streets of Jeddah. Round two of the F1 championship looked the same on track at the front, but a new cub in the Ferrari changed the weekend's dynamic. Brad talks Ollie Bearman's surprise debut, Haas' savage...
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Max dominates in Bahrain (feat. Andrew Shackleton)
It's the season opener episode and Max Verstappen is back on top. Shocking. Brad is joined by the biggest Max Verstappen fan he knows so that he can shove it in Brad's face! All jokes aside, Brad and Shack break down all the storylines surrounding the Bahrain GP including the off-track...
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Testing, Drive to Survive (no spoilers) and the Bahrain Grand Prix
Episode 87 marks the start of another Formula One season! What a week it's been though, with three days of testing in the desert, the sixth season of Drive to Survive launched and the Bahrain Grand Prix just around the corner. Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree:...
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My 2024 F1 season predictions
It's the final episode before F1 cars hit the track in 2024. That means Brad gets his predictions for the season! Will Red Bull repeat as double champs? Who will make the biggest jump up the standings? Will a team drop the ball? Episode 86 also wraps up car launch season, so all the reaction to…
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What will the grid look like in 2025?
On episode 85, Brad starts by reacting to the three new liveries that dropped last week and the news surrounding a certain team boss. After that, it's all about the crazy driver market we have this year and predicting where each driver will end up. Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree:...
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What do you need to know ahead of the 2024 F1 season?
Brake Bias is officially back in 2024! Prepare for the upcoming F1 season with this "all you need to know" guide. This episode has covered what has happened, what will happen and what you can expect this year! Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari! EMERGENCY POD
Sound the alarms! Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is joining Ferrari in 2025! Brad breaks down the colossal driver market move and adds a special announcement at the end of the episode. Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Guenther Steiner leaves Haas! EMERGENCY POD
Sound the alarms! One of the longest-tenured team principals in F1 has left their team. Guenther Steiner is out at Haas and Director of Engineering Ayao Komatsu is taking his place. Brad returns for an emergency episode to give his thoughts! Happy New Year everyone! Music: King Around Here by…
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The 2023 Brakies (feat. Andrew Shackleton) + Revisiting predictions
It's the second edition of the Brakies with co-host Andrew Shackleton where he hand out awards for the best moments, weekends and performances of the F1 season. The categories are mostly the same this year, with a new one created for best qualifying performance in 2023. After the awards, Brad…
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Abu Dhabi review + Constructor's battles + All hail Red Bull
The final race of the 2023 F1 season has come and gone and it ended the way it started: Red Bull on top. Brad gives his final praise to the dominance of Red Bull and Max Verstappen, he breaks down the Constructor's battles for P2, P4 and P7 and also shares details on the future of Brake Bias....
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Las Vegas review + Abu Dhabi preview + Andretti update
Brad returns for episode 79 of Brake Bias to discuss all things Las Vegas. F1 in Sin City brought so much to talk about on the track and off it, all of the major Constructor's battles have become closer ahead of the finale in Abu Dhabi, and the team trying to enter F1 has also made its bid...
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Brazil review + Mercedes is lost + Aston's resurgence
Episode 78 reviews the Sao Paulo Grand Prix and you can bet on sad Brad hours after the performance Mercedes had in Brazil. Brad also discussed the resurgence of Aston Martin, why McLaren is poised to be F1's next title challenger and whether Perez actually had a good weekend. Music: King Around...
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Mexico review + Ricciardo steals Checo's spotlight + Brazil preview
Episode 77 brings back an old tradition! On the Valtteri Bottas episode, Brad reviews the Mexico City action from the faults of Sergio Perez to the strong performances of Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris. The poll results are also revealed from last week's Brake Bias Question Time! You won't…
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US review + Disqualifications + Question Time + Mexico preview
Episode breaks down the first race of a triple-header in F1's trip to the Americas. The first sprint on American soil was full of action! Brad discusses the post-race disqualification, and asks a question to the fans about sprints! Answer here:...
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US preview + Ricciardo returns + Banger incoming?
On episode 75, Brad talks all things Austin and what makes the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas such a great one. It's race number one of a triple-header and the second sprint in a row. Can anyone challenge Max Verstappen now that the championships are sewn up? Listen to find out what Brad...
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Qatar review + Mercedes lap 1 crash + Dangerous conditions
Episode 74 is coming out late due to a very busy (Canadian) Thanksgiving weekend. What a Grand Prix though! Qatar has given F1 podcasts and shows all over the world tons to talk about with a new drivers champion, a rookie winning his first race, Mercedes colliding on lap 1, dangerous conditions…
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Qatar preview + FIA approves Andretti + Sargeant to return in 2024?
Episode 73 previews the return of the Qatar Grand Prix sprint weekend as well huge news in the Formula One world! Will there be an 11th F1 team in a few years? Would Williams be right to bring back Logan Sargeant in 2024? Will Max Verstappen be a champion on a Saturday? Find out on this episode!...
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Japan review + Tension at Mercedes + Gasly's meltdown
Red Bull are constructors champions in Japan while several other drivers and teams make headlines for all the wrong reasons - apart from McLaren, who were sensational. Brad talks Checo's horror weekend, Mercedes driver drama, Alpine's final lap fiasco, AlphaTauri's driver lineup decision and…
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Singapore review + Why was Red Bull slow? + Japan preview
The Red Bull perfect season is over! Episode 71 breaks down the smooth operation from Carlos Sainz and goes in-depth into why Red Bull was so off the pace. This episode is full of interesting talking points beyond those as well. Could Lewis have won the race? Who will be driving for AlphaTauri…
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Singapore preview + Helmut Marko's comments
On this quick preview of the Singapore Grand Prix, Brad first looks at the comments Helmut Marko made about Checo recently that has caused a stir online. Then Brad talks about Daniel Ricciardo and Liam Lawson, before making a bold prediction about this weekend's race. Music: King Around Here by...
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Italy review + Forza Ferrari + Hamilton's contract
Episode 69 reviews an action-packed F1 weekend at the temple of speed! Monza hosted some great racing. There were battles all over the field, razor-thin qualifying margins, and big news off the track! Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Netherlands review + Ricciardo's injury + Italy preview
The Dutch Grand Prix was bonkers! The 68th episode of Brake Bias is jam-packed with so much to break down at Zandvoort, including how Max won his ninth straight race, what happened down at AlphaTauri and how some teams got strategy right, while some got it horribly wrong. Then we also have one of...
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Netherlands preview + Return of the three word game
Episode 67 marks the start of the second half of the 2023 Formula 1 season. It's race week again ladies and gentlemen! Brad previews the Dutch Grand Prix, gives his betting picks for the weekend, and ends with the return of the three-word game, describing each team's end of the 2023 season.…
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Summer "Brake" recap (feat. King of the Take)
On this special episode, Brad is joined by Darnelle and Kyle from the King of the Take podcast to recap the first 12 races of the F1 season. They take a look at the predictions Brad and Darnelle made during their pre-season testing episode, they each reveal their Prize, Demise and Surprise of the...
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Belgium review + Alpine firing spree + Max and GP
On Episode 65, Brad efficiently breaks down a sprint weekend that saw plenty of competitive running, as well as a cleaning of the Enstone house. Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Hungary review + Belgium preview + Max Verstappen is inevitable
On Episode 64, Brad reviews the Hungarian Grand Prix and previews the Belgian Grand Prix sprint weekend all while praising Red Bull and Max Verstappen and criticizing their competition. Well, besides McLaren. They're nailing it! Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree:...
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The return of Daniel Ricciardo (feat. Andrew Shackleton) + Hungary preview
Episode 63 drops the biggest news bombshell of the season! The honey badger is back! Red Bull has savagely dropped Nyck De Vries before he even got to the summer break and Daniel Ricciardo is racing in Hungary this weekend. A good friend of the pod and Red Bull fan Andrew Shackleton joins for the...
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Britain review + The return of McLaren + Red Bull is not dominant
On episode 62, Brad makes two staggering declarations about two teams: McLaren and Red Bull. Listen to find out! Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Austria review + Britain preview + Track limits
If episode 61 raced around the Red Bull Ring this weekend, odds are it had a few lap times deleted. Brad dissects the issues with the track in Spielberg, the head-scratching pace from Aston Martin and Mercedes, the promise for McLaren and more. Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree:...
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Austria preview + Ryan Reynolds buys stake in Alpine + Can Alonso win?
It's 60 episodes of Brake Bias just as the F1 circus is ready for a sprint weekend in Spielberg. This track is fast, fun and frenetic at times. In my opinion, it's perfect for sprints. Find out more of my thoughts on what might happen in Austria and what some storylines are heading into the Grand...
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Canada review + Red Bull milestones + Can Williams challenge McLaren?
On episode 59, Brad tries a new review format. He discusses the top four teams, the brilliant haul of points from Alex Albon and Williams, and what is leading to a lack of performance from Sergio Perez. Music: King Around Here Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Canada preview (feat. TSN's Tim Hauraney)
Episode 58 features TSN Racing Analyst Tim Hauraney's third appearance on Brake Bias. We have a lengthy conversation about the upcoming weekend in Montreal, some of the current storylines in the world of F1, and even a bit about IndyCar! Brad doesn't forget about the degenerates out either…
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Spain review + Is Mercedes closest to Red Bull? + Exciting news
Episode 57 is a review of the action-packed Spanish Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen dominated once again. But what interesting storylines played out heading into, during and after the race? Brad discusses them here. We also have a special announcement ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix preview!...
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Monaco review + Spain preview + New partnerships
Episode 56 is has a loaded review of an eventful Monaco Grand Prix and a preview of a highly anticipated weekend in Barcelona, where over half the grid will get their first REAL look at how their upgrade packages will fare. Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Monaco preview + Ferrari bids for Hamilton + Emilia-Romagna tragedy
Episode 55 starts on a dark note, with Brad addressing the tragedy that has struck Northern Italy with the most severe flooding the region has ever seen. The episode shifts into lighter material with the Monaco Grand Prix around the corner, and rumours swirling about Ferrari's intentions to…
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Imola preview + Ricciardo returning? + Major upgrades
Episode 54 preview the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix and discusses the big upgrades that the sport's top teams are planning on bringing to Imola. Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Miami review + Checo's demise + My karting experience
The 53rd episode reviews not only the Miami Grand Prix, but the Toronto Grand Prix, where Brad goes karting for the first time ever! Music: King Around Here by Alex GrohlLinktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Azerbaijan review + Miami preview + F1's horrible weekend
It's a double-header, which means we get an extra-long review of the sprint weekend and a preview of the action to come in Miami. However, one question comes to Brad's mind after the processionary weekend in Baku. How has F1 got this so wrong? Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree:...
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Azerbaijan preview + A new pecking order? + Sprint format
F1 is finally back! The spring break has been way too long, so if you're as excited as Brad is to get F1 cars back on the track, get your fix and get hyped with episode 51! Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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All-time best drivers + Favourite moments in F1 + Pitstop podcast drama
We have reached 50 episodes! Thank you to everyone who supports the show. Enjoy this one, where Brad does five lists of his top five on a specific topic. You can expect much more Brake Bias in the future! Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Future goals + All-time drivers three-word game
With no racing to cover, we have to get creative! Brad assumes the minds of drivers and team principals and sets the goals they need to be striving for and then after a quick pit stop, plays the three-word game to describe some of the best drivers of all time. Music: King Around Here by Alex…
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Australia review + Did the FIA get it right? + New formats
On episode 48, Brad expertly breaks down all the endless action in Melbourne, from wild practice sessions, to a cracking qualifying, to a hectic Grand Prix. Did the FIA make the right calls? Should Friday practice be banished? Does Red Bull have a reliability issue? So much to unpack! Music: King...
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Australia preview + Dream driver lineups + Hamilton to Red Bull?
Episode 47 brings the heat by predicting a tasty race in Melbourne, but also in the dream driver lineups segment. Is Lewis Hamilton vs. Max Verstappen #1? Listen to find out! Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
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Saudi Arabia review + The Sultan of Street + McLaren nightmares
Music: King Around Here by Alex Grohl This episode breaks down the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. "The Sultan of Street" does it again, McLaren can't stay out of their own way, Aston proves they are legit and Red Bull is set to dominate. Tik Tok YouTube
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Saudi Arabia preview + Three word game + Mercedes letter
Episode 45 is a special tribute to my oma. She will be missed.
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Bahrain review + Red Bull domination + Can Aston challenge at the front?
One Grand Prix down, and a whole season left to go! F1 is back and so are Brake Bias race reviews. Check out Brad's prize, demise and surprise and also listen for a new segment called Overreaction vs. Traction, where Brad discusses which storylines out of the first race of the season are legit…
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Brake Bias x King of the Take + Testing + Over/under-achievers (feat. Darnelle Jones)
Episode 43 brings a new face to the show in Darnelle from King of the Take! The boys talk pre-season testing, the 2023 F1 season and the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix. Check out King of the Take! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hZMG6Oww1vjI4YsLZ8QZv?si=KNXS3UBNQGCnh4Twxx_WSQ TikTok:...
About this show
This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited by me, Brad Kraemer. I am a Canadian journalist, working at Sportsnet with a passion for Formula One. Episodes drop weekly previewing and reviewing all the storylines surrounding Grand Prix weekends and discussing hot topics in the F1 world. Whether you are a new fan of F1 or have been following the sport for a while, this is the podcast for you!
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brakebias
X: @brakebiasf1
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